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Suzuki Jimny vs Hyundai Inster comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (25,300 £ vs 20,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Jimny or Hyundai Inster?

Suzuki Jimny vs Hyundai Inster: Key differences

Suzuki Jimny

  • moderately lighter
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Hyundai Inster

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  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Jimny

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Inster is markedly cheaper – starting at 20,500 £ , while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,792 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Inster offers slightly more power – delivering 115 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Inster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Inster delivers slightly more torque with 147 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 17 Nm more.

Jimny

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Inster offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is moderately lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Inster carries clearly more – 357 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Inster is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £20,500
Inster

Hyundai Inster

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 97 - 115 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.3 - 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 327 - 370 km
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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Hyundai Inster

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Price
20,500 - 25,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
327 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
173 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,433 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
238 - 280 L
Length
3,645 mm
Length
-
Width
1,645 mm
Width
1,610 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
270 kg
Payload
317 - 357 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 HP
Power HP
97 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
145 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
130 Nm
Torque
147 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 kW
Power kW
71 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Suzuki Jimny?

The Suzuki Jimny is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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